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Newcastle United ‘Submit Official Bid’ for £65 Million Manchester United and Liverpool Target

Newcastle United had an excellent 2024/25 season, breaking a 56-year trophy drought and finishing in the top five, securing Champions League football. As they prepare for a busier season (and potential departures) they have set out ambitiously in the summer transfer window.

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Real Madrid plan immediate sale after Alvaro Carreras’ arrival

Real Madrid are closing in on their third defensive signing of the summer transfer window as Alvaro Carreras prepares to arrive. Benfica have relented in their battle to keep the Spanish left-back after including him in their FIFA Club World Cup squad last month.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / July 14

Official: Lazio Wingback Romano Floriani Mussolini Joins Cremonese

Lazio have announced that Romano Floriani Mussolini has signed for Cremonese on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season. The 22-year-old is a Biancocelesti youth product who spent the last two campaigns on loan at Pescara and Juve Stabia, respectively.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / July 14

Hansi Flick confirms brutal Barcelona preseason plan

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick is planning a brutal training regime to get his squad ready for the 2025/26 season. La Blaugrana have benefitted from not playing in the FIFA Club World Cup this summer and his stars should be well rested for the months ahead.

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Atalanta News / Football Italia / July 14

Ranieri: ‘I could not do Italy and Roma jobs, wish Gattuso the best’

Claudio Ranieri explains why he had to turn down the Italy job, having just committed himself to Roma. ‘I cannot do two jobs, there would’ve been too many problems with me there.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 14

Real Madrid announce new signing to take summer spending to €120m

Real Madrid have a third defender to add to their backline ahead of next season, after a deal for Benfica’s Alvaro Carreras was confirmed on Monday evening.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 14

Opinion: Five Arsenal Players Whose Careers Were Sadly Altered by Injury

After reading recent articles about players whose contracts were ripped up and others unfairly labelled as flops, I thought it would be a good idea to remind ourselves that not every footballer lives out his dream.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 14

Beltran could leave Fiorentina with Sassuolo and Galatasaray interested

Lucas Beltran is expected to leave Fiorentina this summer, with Sassuolo, Galatasaray and River Plate all interested in the striker. The versatile forward is still only 24 years of age, but already feels like something of a veteran since his €12.6m move from River Plate in 2023.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / July 14

Romano on ‘tense situation’ regarding Tottenham transfer, but target has handed them a huge boost

Tottenham Hotspur continue to pursue a move for Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest. Initially, there were reports that they had triggered a £60 million release clause in the contract of the midfielder, and the deal is close to completion.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / July 14

Done Deal – Argentina Star To Join Genoa On Loan From Inter Milan

Attacking midfielder Valentin Carboni will join Genoa on loan from Inter Milan for next season. This via FCInterNews. The Grifone will sign the 20-year-old on a dry loan with no purchase option, and will receive a bonus payment for playing time of up to €1 million.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / July 14

Recent Vlahovic contact with Milan keeps hope alive

Milan have had contact recently with Dusan Vlahovic, as Max Allegri wants a reunion after their time together at Juventus, so they continue work despite the obstacles.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 14

Winger Set to Pick Arsenal Once Exit from Euro Giants Is Agreed

Will Rodrygo be an Arsenal player by the start of the new season? That is the question most Gooners are asking as they await a decisive transfer call from the Brazilian winger.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / July 14

Juventus competing with Man Utd & Liverpool for EPL midfielder

Juventus are keeping close tabs on Wolverhampton midfielder Andre, but they would have to overcome fierce competition from the Premier League. As reported in recent days, the 23-year-old has landed on Damien Comolli’s wishlist.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 14

Crew extend D Andres Herrera's loan, acquire M Hugo Picard

The Columbus Crew extended defender Andres Herrera's loan from Argentina's River Plate through June 2026 and acquired midfielder Hugo Picard from Ligue 2 side EA Guingamp.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 14

Wesley Gassova on Bologna radar from Al-Nassr

Bologna have set their sights on Brazilian talent Wesley Gassova, claim Sky Sport Italia, just a year after his transfer to Al-Nassr. The versatile forward is 20 years old and has nine caps for Brazil at Under-20 level.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 14

Joint-highest match rating for Preston goal-scorer highlights solid pre-season start

Liverpool kicked off their summer friendlies with a 3-1 win at Preston, and it was Cody Gakpo who caught the eye most for us in the final third. The Dutch forward was handed a second-half role by Arne Slot and finished with a Sofascore rating of 7.3, joint-highest in the squad alongside Conor Bradley.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 14

Liverpool’s Adidas deal sparks unique commercial kit tactic

Liverpool’s first friendly of the summer may have sparked confusion among fans after an unusual kit and squad number situation – but there’s a reason behind the delay that goes far beyond the pitch.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 14

Fenerbahce & Man Utd set for direct talks as Mourinho eyes reunion with ‘unstoppable’ star

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen to reunite with his old Manchester United pupil Marcus Rashford. This is shaping up to be a very exciting summer for Turkish clubs, especially Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, who have been very active on the market thus far.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 14

‘Here We Go’ Confirmed by Romano: Cristhian Mosquera to Arsenal

Arsenal have secured a verbal agreement to sign highly-rated Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 14

Arne Slot eyes surprise move for Crystal Palace striker: report

Liverpool have reportedly initiated contact with Crystal Palace over the possible signing of Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to Foot Mercato in France.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 14

Three Chelsea stars picked for Team of the Tournament – but Joao Pedro misses on a technicality

Chelsea have won the Club World Cup and return to London in glory. The Blues really swept all before them in the end, bar one wobble against Flamengo. Their relatively easy run to the final convinced us all that they weren’t as good as they had looked – instead they were far better.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Esteemed Kompany / July 14